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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP back and pretty discouraged. It seems split that my rate is both too cheap and too expensive. I set my rate lower because my DH and I don’t go out alone much due to cost of sitters. I was hoping to pay it forward to people who were penny pinching too. I guess I am too old (I’m 35) to be fun or hands on as well. I don’t agree as I know the value in wearing out a kid before bed. I was hoping this was going to work out as $300 extra a month would go a long ways. [/quote] I'm in my mid-40s and babysit regularly as a side gig. I think there's some validity to what people are saying about not wanting to hire one of their peers as a babysitter. I suggest making a profile on care.com and finding a local moms group on Facebook. There are often Facebook groups specifically for people looking for babysitters. Once you have a couple clients, hopefully your info will be spread by word of mouth. Don't get discouraged. There are plenty of people looking for babysitters. FWIW, I charge $20-$25/hr in the Chicago suburbs. [/quote]
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